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Unconventional Features in Homes: Could They Signal Methamphetamine Contamination?
Beyond the apparent characteristics of a home, there are often hidden aspects that demand our attention. Unconventional features within a...
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- May 5
- 2 min
Maximizing Your Home's Value with Pre-Sale Inspections
When selling your home, you want to ensure you're getting the best possible return on your investment. One way to do this is by...
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Big Leap
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Are Your Chimney and Fireplace Ready for Winter?
As cold weather begins to set in, thermostats are bumped up (much to the displeasure of some fathers and husbands), sweaters are donned,...
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- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
3 Things Not Included in a Basic Home Inspection
You want to know what shape your home is in so you scheduled a home inspection. That’s a great idea. Inspecting your home is one of the...
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- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
My Home Is a New Construction: Does It Need an Inspection?
Being the first owner of a new home is exciting. No one has ever owned the home before you. Thanks to its new construction status, it...
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Big Leap
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Signs of Sewer Trouble Every Homeowner Should Know
You probably don’t spare much thought for your home’s sewer system most of the time. Why would you? If it’s working properly, there’s not...
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Big Leap
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Common Causes of Water Damage in Utah Homes
Water damage can be a total nightmare for homeowners. It can cause anything from unappealing cosmetic damage to problematic structural...
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Big Leap
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Why You Should Have a Home Professionally Inspected When Buying As-Is
Lots of homeowners spend ample amounts of time and money getting their homes all fixed up before trying to sell them. Not everyone has...
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Big Leap
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
3 Things That Help Your Property Drain Water Effectively
It might seem a little strange to talk about draining water from your property, given the impressive drought conditions that most of Utah...
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Big Leap
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
Red Flags to Watch Out for If You Have a Deck
When it comes to aspects of your home that can enhance both your home and your yard, few things can manage it quite the way a deck can....
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Big Leap
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
These Signs Mean You Need to Replace Your Gutters
Your gutters do a lot of work. They catch and direct water and direct it away from your home so it doesn’t suffer water damage. Over...
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Big Leap
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
When Should I Get a Termite Inspection?
Termites: the bane of any homeowner with the misfortune to cross paths with them. They’re small, but no less destructive for their...
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Big Leap
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min
Why Is My Concrete Driveway Cracking?
Concrete driveways are popular amongst homeowners across the country. Like everything else, however, they are subject to the damage that...
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Big Leap
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
3 Reasons to Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Anyone who’s preparing to sell their home likely has a to-do list that is at least a mile long. There’s just so much that goes into...
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Big Leap
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
Reasons Why Your HVAC Unit Is Creating Hot Spots in Your Home
Your home is where you should be the most comfortable. If you find yourself feeling like one room in your home always feels like a...
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Big Leap
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
Does NACHI Certification Really Matter?
You might expect that if a state requires a certification for a position in an industry, it’s required for a good reason. Generally, that...
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Big Leap
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Do You Know What to Look for in a Home Inspector?
There are plenty of instances that might cause you to be in need of the services of a home inspector. Once you’ve found yourself in any...
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Big Leap
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
Two Things You Should Never Do With the Electrical System In Your Home
Electricity is such an integral part of our lives today that it’s hard to imagine living without it for very long. The downside to how...
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Big Leap
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
3 Types of Mold Commonly Found In Homes
With very few exceptions (notably in the case of some special types of cheeses), mold is not a welcome guest in anyone’s home. It can...
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Big Leap
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take & What Is Involved?
If you are buying or selling your home, you are probably considering getting a home inspection. Although this is not legally required,...
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